Thanks to Benghazi demagogues, Susan Rice says no to nod for State Department

Thursday

Dec 13, 2012 at 6:15 PM

THIS must make John McCain proud of himself.

Here’s President Obama’s reaction:

Today, I spoke to Ambassador Susan Rice, and accepted her decision to remove her name from consideration for Secretary of State. For two decades, Susan has proven to be an extraordinarily capable, patriotic, and passionate public servant. As my Ambassador to the United Nations, she plays an indispensable role in advancing Americaís interests. Already, she has secured international support for sanctions against Iran and North Korea, worked to protect the people of Libya, helped achieve an independent South Sudan, stood up for Israelís security and legitimacy,

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Pat Cunningham

THIS must make John McCain proud of himself.

Here’s President Obama’s reaction:

Today, I spoke to Ambassador Susan Rice, and accepted her decision to remove her name from consideration for Secretary of State. For two decades, Susan has proven to be an extraordinarily capable, patriotic, and passionate public servant. As my Ambassador to the United Nations, she plays an indispensable role in advancing Americaís interests. Already, she has secured international support for sanctions against Iran and North Korea, worked to protect the people of Libya, helped achieve an independent South Sudan, stood up for Israelís security and legitimacy,

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